MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 196, 20 August 1931, Page 3

MARTON

THE CIVIC THEATRE. “DU BARRY,” WOMAN OF PASSION. "!Du Barry,” makes a bid for fame by marking the return to the screen of one of the silver sheet’s most glamorous figures—William Farnum. Forced into retirement five years ago because of injuries sustained while making a picture in Glacier National Park, Earnum has come back to play the part of the idolising monarch opposite Miss Talmadge. Miss Talmadge plays a creature of love and flame, an alluring beauty whose charms make her the sovereign of millions. Put to the task of choosing between love and luxury, between tiie man of her choice and a life of folly, artificiality and power, she chooses the. primrose path only to repent of her decision when the heart call of the man she has rejected overwhelms her with regrets. In the of impending tragedy she fights her way back to idealism and happiness. "Du Barry,” Woman of Passion” is the perfect motion, picture story. Critics who have seen the picture declare it is the perfect talking film entertainment. The final screening will be shown to night. THEFT OF CYCLE ACCESSORIES. A youth, 164 years of age, appeared in the Children’s Court before Mr R. M. Watson, S.M., on Wednesday morning, charged with the theft of one elec trie light headlamp, the property of Edward Calkin, and valued at 12s 6d. He pleaded guilty. The facts, as outlined by Constable Thompson, went to show that Calkin left his bicycle with lamp attached in the yard of Farmers’ Service Station on. July 18, 1931. On his return the lamp was missing. Inquiries made by Constable Hercock resulted in the recovery of the lamp from accused, who, in a statement made to the police, admitted wrenching the lamp from the bike on the night in question, and converting it to his own use. Constable Thompson further stated that an epidemic of thefts of bicycle accessories had taken place during the past few weeks, this being the second offender before the court recently, with other charges to follow. The accused had been truthful in his statements and his father had been of great assistance in helping to clean the matter up.

The Magistrate admonished the youth and placed him under the supervision of the Child Welfare Officer for 12 months, to report as instructed: —To be indoors not later than 8 p.m. for the first six months, unless with permission of the Welfare Officer to be obtained on each separate occasion. The lamp is to be returned to its rightful owner. The Magistrate commented on the mean class of theft and pointed out what a repetition of such an offence would mean. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. The usual sitting of the Marton Magistrate’s Court was held on Wednesday morning. Mr R. M. Watson, S.M., presiding. There were no criminal cases or breaches of traffic regulations, and the business was disposed of in very quick time. Civil Cases. Judgment by default was given in the following undefended civil cases:— L. S. Signal v. W. McMillan, 14s yd, costs 32s 6d; Rangitikei Permanent Building Society v. W. T. Hands, £95 15s 3d, costs £5 7s 6d; D. and W. A. Ingle v. S. W. Mcjorrow, £3 9s 6d, costs 39s 6d; Rangitikei Motors, Ltd., v. M. Martin, £2 13s, costs 22s 6d; K. H. Fowler v. E. D. Harrison, costs only 16s; A. Graeie v. L. N. Parsons, £ll 6s 6d, costs £2 ISs; Rangitikei Building Society v. J. W. ana M. E. Walker, £9 3s 4d, costs £4 16s 6d; —. Williams V. A. E. R. Pierson, £9 4s Id, costs £1 10s 6d; Marton Borough Council v. B. J. Kelleher, amount claimed and cost: 18s 6d; same v. T. W. Coleman, £9 7s 9d, costs 25s 6d; same v. H. <J. Doherty, £2 12s 3d, costs 18s 6d. Wm. Cole was ordered to pay P. Cosgrave the sum of £8 15s 6d, costs 15s 6d, in default 10 days’ imprisonment in Wanganui prison; warrant to be suspended so long as debtor pays £2 per calendar month, llrst payment by October 1. J. McLennan was ordered to pay D. and W. A. Ingle the sum of £1 10s ’> (i , in default live days’ imprisonment m Wanganui prison; warrant to be suspended until October 1, 1931. METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. To mark the 38th. anniversary of the establishment of the Marton Methodist Church a splendid concert was given last night in the church. Following the doxology and a prayer of thanksgiving by Rev. J. L. Mitchell, the programme was given as follows: Violin duet, (a) from Playle’s opus 1., and (b) “Barcarolle,” from Tales of Hoffman, Miss and Mr W. McNab; song, “Pale Moon” and “Au OldFashioned Cloak,” Miss E. Shernffj recitation, "Not Understood” and "Workers,” Mr J. Richmond; song, "Out of the Deeps” and “The Blind Ploughman,” to organ accompaniment, Mr Heaton; violin solo, "Liebeslied” (Kreisler) and "Preisleid” (Wagner), Mr W. McNab; song "The Soul s Awakening ’ ’ and ‘ l Vale, ’ ’ Miss M. K. Gould; duet, "Nocturne,” Messrs, G. Harvey and W. E. Eade; song, “Sail On” and “The Hand of You,” Mr W. E. Eade; recitation, "Napoleon’s Tomb” and "The Torch of Life,” Mr Richmond; song, “Mountain Lovers” and "Invictus,” Mr Geo. Harvey; violin solo, “Berceuse de Jocelyn” and "Intermezzo,” Mr McNab; duet, "Watchman, What of the Night, Messrs Harvey and Eade. Mr W. McNab proved a most sympathetic and artistic acompaniste. At the conclusion of the programme, Rev. J. L. Mitchell returned thanks on behalf of church officers and the large gathering present for the very fine concert given them, and on behalf of the church officers he expressed appreciation at tho attendance. After singing the National Anthem all repaired to the Sunday schoolroom, where a bounti ful supper was despensed by the Ladies’ Guild. MARTON VOLUNTEERS. To-nqjht in the Jockey Clubs rooms at 7.30 members of the Permanent Staff, N.Z. Defence Forces will be present at a meeting of those willing to join the

Marton Volunteers to attest and equip all recruits who will also be medically examined. DANCE AT TUTAENUI. A dance will be held in the Tutacnui Social Hall on Friday evening, and a big crowd is being catered for. EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC. Mrs IDodds, hon. secretary of the Associated Board, R.A.M., R.C.M., has kindly advised us of the following local successes in the written examinations held in June: Rudiments: Patricia Foster (Nga Tawa) and Cushla Tonks (Nga Tawa). Grammar, division 111 Bona McKay (Convent), Grammar, division ll.—Margaret Daly (Convent). Grammar, division I. —John Daly, Joan Irene Mansell, Edith Martha Rofe, Lydia Eleanor Scott (all of the Convent). RANGITIKEI RUGBY OLD BOYS BEAT HUNTERVILLE There was a good game of football on Wednesday when Old Boys’ juniors were leading three to nil. Powell sent his backs away for the bail to travel to Melville, who crossed at the corner. The try was not converted. Playing downhill in tho second half, Old Boys gave a much better display of football, and at the end of a passing bout Barry finished off the movement with a score. The kick at goal missed. Old Boys at that time were superior, and from a forward movement, Barry secured and potted a beautiful goal. Another passing bout saw Lyon se cure and score, Barry converting. LADIES’ HOCKEY UNITED 3, RATA 1. The game between United and Rata in the ladies’ hockey competition yesterday made the United team's position unassailable, that team winning by three goals to one. The game was played at Marton Racecourse. United had the better of the game in tho first half. After 15 minutes’ play. Ruth Mi ler secured and netted. T.ie same player goaled again about five minutes later. Just on t.ne cal of half-time Rita Green shot another goal. On resuming, Rata nearly scored several times, but play was very even in the remainder of the half. Mrs Signal obtained and goaied from a corner. Messrs McCov and were the